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The 2015 event will consist of: -

26.2 mile Athletics NI calibrated marathon course using undulating road and flat tow path.
13.1 mile half marathon using undulating road and flat tow path
10k run
12 mile walk
Full Marathon relay
1 mile (approximate) town based fun run.

Please note that the starting point of each race has changed from previous years

The Start
The 12 mile walk will start outside Newry Sports Centre at 9.05am on 24th May 2015.
The Full Marathon and Relay will start outside the Newry Sports Centre at 9:00am on 24th May 2015
The half marathon will start outside the Newry Sports Centre at 9:30am on 24th May 2015
The 10k will start outside the Newry Sports Centre at 10.00am.
The fun run will start at 9:45am at the Buttercrane Shopping Centre Francis Street.

 Traffic controls will be in place to allow safe passage for participants along the designated event routes, so please allow extra time to make your way to the start area for your event, these restrictions will be in place from 8:30am until 3:00 pm. Anyone still on their event route after this time will be regarded as a pedestrian and, therefore, must obey the rules of the highway code regarding pedestrians. Walkers are required to use the footpaths at all times.

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Race Registration

Race registration will take place in a location to be finalised in Newry City Centre

Participants

Participants for the Half & Full Marathon must be age 18 or over on the day of the race. If any participant is unwell prior to the event he/she is advised not to take part. Everyone must arrive at least 45 mins before the start of their event, this will enable them to familiarise themselves with toilets, refreshments and the start and finish areas. The organisers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage of your property. Entry fees are not refundable.

Changing Facilities

There will be showering/changing facilities available at Newry Sports Centre.

Running Number

All participants will receive individual running numbers.

The running number is specifically allocated and cannot be exchanged without authorisation from the race director.

Numbers must be attached to the front of running tops, mutilation or non-display of numbers will lead to disqualification.

ChampionChip

Champion chips will be given out at registration and will be allocated only to one entrant.Chips cannot be exchanged with another participant as this will affect recorded times. The chip is the property of Timing Ireland. Lost chips are charged to Newry City Marathon Ltd at a cost of £5 per chip.

The Marathon Course

Starting outside the Sports Centre at 9:00am the marathon will take the following route ;

Patrick Street. Right onto Monaghan Street. Left onto Merchants Quay. Canal Quay. Join Tow path at WIN Industrial Estate. Leave Tow Path at Sheperds Way. Join Poyntzpass Road. Through Jerrettspass, Poyntzpass. Leave main road at Terryhoogan Road. Reach Halfway mark and rejoin Tow Path. Stay on Tow Path and return to Newry at WIN Business Park. Canal Quay. Merchants Quay and finish at a location to be finalised in Newry City Centre

Starting outside the Sports Centre at 9:30am the half marathon will take the following route ;

Patrick Street. Left into Francis Street. Left onto Merchants Quay. Left again onto Monaghan Street. Left again & past the Sports Centre. Left into Francis Street. Left onto Merchants Quay, Canal Quay. Join Tow path at WIN Industrial Estate. Leave Tow Path at Sheperds Way. Join Poyntzpass Road. At Jerrettspass turn right onto Carrickovaddy Road. Left onto Glenn Road, Right again and then rejoin Tow Path. Stay on Tow Path and return to Newry at WIN Business Park. Canal Quay. Merchants Quay and finish at a location to be finalised in Newry City Centre

Mile Markers

Both the half and full marathon will be individually mile marked.

Refreshment Stations

The first water station will be situated at Shepherd's Way and there will be water stations approximately every 3 miles on the Marathon and Half routes. There will be sports drink stations at approximately 8 miles and 18 miles. The latter station will service both the half and full Marathon participants. There will also be an energy gel station